Flight Test Pilot for B737-800 Next-Gen Testbed Ops Lead

Raytheon; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 213,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Test Pilot to join the Flight Test Operations team in Ontario, California. This on-site role supports planning and execution of manned flight test missions for our new B737-800 Next Generation Testbed and related platforms.

You will coordinate with engineering and maintenance, supervise mission planning, and ensure flight test readiness.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with at least 10 years of relevant flight test work.
• Boeing 737 and operational or military test pilot experience.
• Flight test experience within the last 10 years.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate and ability to hold an FAA First Class medical and Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• 1,500 hours pilot time with a minimum of 500 hours as Pilot in Command; 1,000 hours turbine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate flight test missions involving military ranges and FAA airspace.
• Conduct internal flight test readiness evaluations and coordinate customer airworthiness audits.
• Lead mission planning, coordination briefings, and contribute to test reporting.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and liaison with subcontracted support team.
• Qualify and maintain currency for Raytheon FTO test aircraft, including B737-800, CL601, B727-200, and C206 as a test pilot crew member.
• Perform work in classified and SAP environments.
• Travel up to 20% to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges.
• Typical flight test deployments are 1-2 weeks to support classified flight testing of RTX programs.
• Typical travel sites include Eglin AFB, FL; Nelis AFB, NV, Tucson, AZ; Cedar Rapids, IA.

Skills

Test pilot

Flight test planning

Aviation operations

FAA coordination

Education

University Degree

Job description

Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Test Pilot to join the Flight Test Operations team in Ontario, California. This on-site role supports planning and execution of manned flight test missions for our new B737-800 Next Generation Testbed and related platforms.

You will coordinate with engineering and maintenance, supervise mission planning, and ensure flight test readiness.